Read, Sing, Engage! Conference for Early Childhood Educators
Come be inspired and learn more about supporting children's early literacy skills.
The conference is a free professional session that offers a chance for Vancouver's early childhood educators, childcare providers, and adults working with children in the community to come together for literacy-focused professional development and networking opportunities.
Who: Early childhood educators, childcare providers and adults currently working with children in the community who live and/or work in Vancouver.
Our 2024 Conference has now concluded. Thank you to all who participated!
Please check back for 2025 Conference details at a later date.
About
The Storytime Conference is a low-cost opportunity for members of the Vancouver early childhood education community to come together for literacy-focused professional development and networking. As the only conference of its kind in Vancouver, this event enhances the early literacy knowledge of local educators, and encourages peer connections that support communities of learning within the early education sector.
A dedicated conference recognizes the crucial role that early educators, licensed and unlicensed, play in the healthy development of children aged 0-5; this is an important aspect of our advocacy for the Early Years community, as they work to elevate the profile of their profession.
Why is VPL offering this session?
Supporting the crucial role that licensed and unlicensed early educators play in the healthy development of children aged 0 - 5 in Vancouver is an important aspect of Vancouver Public Library's advocacy for the early years community.
By providing caregivers and educators with resources and programs to further develop and enhance their skills and professional tools, the library can better support our city's youngest residents and set them up for lifelong success.
Who should attend?
Early childhood educators (ECE), childcare providers and adults currently working with children in the community who live and/or work in Vancouver.
Past Highlights
Storytime Conference 2024 | November 16, 2024
Featured Workshop: Tools for Engaging High Energy Children
Storytime Conference 2023 | November 18, 2023
Keynote: Les George
Community Partner Spotlight: Vancouver Coastal Health Speech and Language Pathologist Clarice MacGillivray
Featured Workshops:
- Felt Make and Take: Early Math Skills
- Library Basics for Early Childhood Educators
Storytime Conference 2022 | November 19, 2022
Theme: Under the Reading Tree | Keynote: Kinwa Bluesky
Featured Workshops:
- Interactive Storytelling
- New Ways to Explore Information Books
Storytime Conference 2021 | November 20, 2021 | Online
Keynote: Renae Morrisseau
Featured Workshops:
- Oral Storytelling
- Tough Topics
Storytime Conference 2019 | May 4, 2019
Featured Workshops:
- New Picture Books, Songs and Rhymes: Toddler Tales
- Prewriting Skills in Early Years
- Storytelling
- Music and Movement
Storytime Conference 2018 | May 5, 2018
Featured Workshops:
- New Picture Books Songs and Rhymes: Diversity and Inclusion
- New Picture Books Songs and Rhymes: Non Fiction Fun
- Music and Movement
- One Story Many Ways